China to include Australia and New Zealand in visa-free countries
BY :China Daily, Xinhua
UPDATED :2024-06-18
The Chinese and Australian national flags in Sydney, Australia (Photo/Xinhua)
China will include Australia in the list of unilateral visa-free countries, Premier Li Qiang said on June 17.
Li, who is paying an official visit to Australia, made the announcement at a news conference held jointly with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra.
During their talks at the Parliament House, the two leaders welcomed the further increase of people-to-people exchanges and highlighted the important role the exchanges play in deepening the bilateral relationship.
They also welcomed the implementation of arrangements to facilitate exchanges, including reciprocal access to multi-entry visas of up to three to five years' duration for business, tourism, and visiting family members.
In addition, Premier Li Qiang said on June 13 that China will include New Zealand in the list of unilateral visa-free countries and hoped that New Zealand will provide more convenience for Chinese citizens to visit New Zealand.
Li made the remarks during talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
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